First Parish Calendar This Week/Next Week (August 23-September 3)

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Wednesday August 23
   9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
Friday August 25
   7:30 p.m., Rise Up Singing
Sunday August 27
   10:00 a.m., Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
   10:00 a.m., Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
Wednesday August 30
   9:30 a.m., Buddhist Group
Sunday September 3
   10:00 a.m., Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
   10:00 a.m., Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
   11:30 a.m., Mother/Daughter Book Group

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THIS WEEK (August 21-27)
*Buddhist Group
Wednesday August 23, 9:30 a.m.
Come explore Buddhism with us Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. (or Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m.). Even if you have no previous experience with Buddhism, consider joining one of these groups. A typical session usually starts with some chanting and meditation to help us calm our minds and focus our thoughts. Then, after a brief reading or lecture, we discuss how to apply what we have learned to our daily lives. Questions are always welcome. We are a friendly, welcoming group. Check out a session or two. Contact Bill Seaver at Bill....@gmail.com.

*Rise Up Singing
Friday August 25, 7:30 p.m.
First Parish’s monthly song circle. Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome at this fun and informal evening of shared music making. Bring copies of Rise Up Singing and Rise Again if you have them. Copies will be available for those who don’t. We will pass the hat for a free-will donation to cover the cost of the room and a sexton.

*Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
Sunday August 27, 10:00 a.m.
Rev Howard Dana: "The Value of Leisure"
Music: Pamela Schweppe, soprano; Mary Jane Rupert, keyboard

*Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
Sunday August 27, 10:00 a.m.
"Drumming Concepts Workshop." We are delighted to welcome Marcus Santos to First Parish! Participants will learn how rhythm, sound, and beats can be made from any surface. Using adapted buckets, sticks and bare hands, students will learn basic principles of ensemble drumming as well as polyrhythms. This is a high energy, fun, educational, interactive and most importantly 100% hands on drumming experience! https://grooversity.com/

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NEXT WEEK (August 28-September 3)
*Buddhist Group
Wednesday August 30, 9:30 a.m.

*Sunday Service in the Sanctuary
Sunday September 3, 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Jo VonRue: "A Journey of Faitheism"
Music: Bob Goodearl, vocalist; Eric Huenneke, keyboard

*Summer Sundays for Children and Youth
Sunday September 3, 10:00 a.m.
"Blessing of the Backpacks" with Rev. Amy Freedman and Dawn Van Patten

*Mother/Daughter Book Group
Sunday September 3, 11:30 a.m.